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  • Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

  • On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009
     | 8,482 views

    Growth can come by pruning, cultivating, or simply letting it happen. God wants the church to grow, and all these methods are used.

    Growth takes place in one of three ways. Things grow because one of three things happens. First, some things grow just because it is in the very nature of those things to grow. You don’t have to do anything, you don’t have to feed them or nourish them or encourage them. Some things just grow. ...read more

  • Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 162 ratings
     | 187,001 views

    A Spiritually Mature Christian is: 1. Positive under PRESSURE. 2. Sensitive to the needs of other PEOPLE. 3. A PEACEMAKER not a troublemaker. 4. PATIENT. 5. PRAYERFUL.

    Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to become ...read more

  • Six Marks Of Leadership: Introduction In Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,981 views

    There are six marks of leadership seen in Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Leaders can study these leadership qualities in Nehemiah and grow in their influence.

    On the front of one church bulletin always reads, “Ministers: The entire congregation Pastor: Rev David L. Buttry.” Rick Warren in his Purpose Driven Church advocates “No ministry, no membership.” Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and ...read more

  • Fishers Of Men (Mark 1:17) Series

    Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,800 views

    First sermon in series through Mark's Gospel. Introduction to Mark's Gospel with emphasis on Great Commission & discipleship. Focus on the calling of followers in 1:17. Mark's Gospel is presented here as a "discipleship manual" or "how-to textbook" for

    “Fishers of Men”—Mark 1:17 A subtitle for today’s sermon could be: “Simple Church”—because the Scriptures teach of a faith that is less complex, more simple, less religious, and narrower in scope than the church in its history has often portrayed… ...read more

  • Mark Chapter 14 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 24, 2013
     | 3,738 views

    This sermon series will breakdown Mark chapter 14

    I. Today we will be looking at Mark, chapter 14, verses 1 through 2. Now Mark can be found in the New Testament. It is also one of the four gospels. Mark also tells the story of Jesus' last days. II. The passover and the festival of Unleavened bread were only two days away. (a). With the festival ...read more

  • Hitting The Mark Of Doing Life Together Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 2, 2012
     | 8,333 views

    Second in a series from the Preaching Team at Northridge Christian. This one is on the theme of doing life together in small groups. Jesus instituted this small group principle in the appointment of His Apostles. They, in turn, applied that principle in

    HITTING THE MARK – WEEK 2 Hitting the Mark of Doing Life Together Mark 3:13-18, Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Its true isn’t it? There are just some things we are not meant to do alone. And here at Northridge we believe the best pathway to spiritual growth is by intentionally being ...read more

  • Explaining Mark 6:1-13

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 74,710 views

    A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

    Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

  • Eight Marks Of False Prophets And Teachers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,772 views

    In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction.

    Eight Marks of a False Prophet or Teacher (2 Peter 2:1-12) "In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction." (2 Pet 2:1) We live in a day when there ...read more

  • The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011
     | 5,163 views

    As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

    INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

  • Marks Of Maturity-How To Grow Spiritually

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    Paul understood that God had a plan for him and that even though he had his own desires, he should make plans in accord Gods plan, and sometimes this meant that he would need to be flexible in his own plans.

    . . . that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other ...read more

  • Mark Chapter 10: Three Years In Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,426 views

    There are six separate episodes in this chapter of the Bible. Each one give important insights, as Jesus begins to head toward Jerusalem.

    MARK CHAPTER 10 Three Years In. Pastor Eric J. Hanson At this point in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we have reached three years into the public ministry of Jesus. He had already been preparing his disciples for ministry without him there, because Jesus knew that he would soon be going to ...read more

  • Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018
     | 9,173 views

    How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

    Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

  • Seven Marks Of A Soul Passionate For God

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,334 views

    This sermon reminds us that nothing should hinder our passion for God. David found himself in a wilderness fleeing from Absolom but he remained passionate about God.

    Here are 7 marks of a soul passionate towards God: I. Priority of God (vs 1-2) (Early will I seek Thee) II. Praise to God (vs 3-4) ( My lips shall praise Thee) (I will lift my hands in your Name) III. Pleasure in God (vs 5) (My soul shall be satisfied with marrow and fatness) IV. Preoccupied ...read more

  • Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,250 views

    In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

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